Formed a dangerous line on the national team together with Aleksandr Andrievsky and Andrei Skabelka. Considered to be one of the most complete centermen of all time to play for Belarus.
Many times it seemed that he took greater satisfaction in setting up a teammate for a goal than scoring himself. Always stood up for himself and his teammates in any game situation.
Known to fans for having played with an old JOFA helmet his entire career.
Scored 304 (121+183) career points in 676 games. Retired in 2006.
Became a businessman after his playing career.
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